Duckling tends to sit a lot

[Carrshannon04]

Helloooo

so I feel like my one duckling likes to sit more than my other. Is that normal?
She’s a pekin duck about 2-3 weeks old. I feel like she could just be tired from growing so much maybe?
her legs seem fine when she walks or runs around but I just want to make sure she’s okay lol

 

[DuckyDonna]

well, since it's a pekin I think it might be a good idea to start her on B-complex from tractor supply. Pekins grow so fast their legs don't seem to be able to keep up. It will be very good for her. 1ml over some tasty treat she will eat right up.
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[CoriM]

Definitely take Ducky Donna's advice. I had this issue with my pekin duckling last spring and ended up having to hobble her. Put them all on the liquid vitamin B ASAP.

 

[Isaac 0]

This thread has most of the info you need,
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/

 

[Carrshannon04]

well, since it's a pekin I think it might be a good idea to start her on B-complex from tractor supply. Pekins grow so fast their legs don't seem to be able to keep up. It will be very good for her. 1ml over some tasty treat she will eat right up.
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Aw okay Thank you I’ll go find some tomorrow!

 

[Carrshannon04]

This thread has most of the info you need,
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/

Very helpful thank you. I do give them brewers yeast, is that maybe not enough? I’ll definitely be trying the vitamin b complex tho

 

[Isaac 0]

Very helpful thank you. I do give them brewers yeast, is that maybe not enough? I’ll definitely be trying the vitamin b complex tho

What are you feeding them as a whole diet?

 

[Carrshannon04]

What are you feeding them as a whole diet?

The Purina duck feed pellets. I also give them lettuce and mealworms here and there.

 

[Isaac 0]

We have seen birds (especially Pekins) being fed a diet for ducks and still have problems, so I would suggest adding a niacin supplement to their diet from here on. Once they age the likely hood of them developing leg problems becomes less likely so the niacin supplement may not be needed as much.

 

[DCUK22]

well, since it's a pekin I think it might be a good idea to start her on B-complex from tractor supply. Pekins grow so fast their legs don't seem to be able to keep up. It will be very good for her. 1ml over some tasty treat she will eat right up.
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I have a Peking too and definitely gave her the vitamin b and brewers yeast on their feed!!!